ITCC 1401 - Cisco Exploration 1: Networking Fundamentals

ITCC 1401
-

Cisco Exploration 1: Networking Fundamentals





Computer Science Technology Department

Houston Community College System

Department Website: http://csci.hccs.cc.tx.us



CRN:
82851



Semester: Spring 2012

CAMPUS: West

Loop Center

DAY/TIME: Wednesday

6pm
-
10pm

Room:
WLOP153



Phone:
713
-
718
-
2064


Instructor:
Trevor Chandler
,
Solaris Certified Systems Administrator
(SCSA)


Solaris Certified Network
(SCNA)


Cisco Certified Network Administrator
(CCNA)



Cisco Certified Network Professional
(CCNP)


Cisco Certified Network Associate Voice
(CCNA Voice)


Linux Professional Institute
(LPI)





Website:
http://csci.hccs.edu/public/faculty/ChandlerT.htm


Email Address
:


Trevor.Chandler@hccs.edu

Alternate email address:
trevorc1653@hotmail.com


Office Hours
:


Please feel free to contact me concerning any problems that you are experiencing in this course. You do not
need to wait until you have received a poor grade before asking for my assistance
.
Your performance in
this(your) class is very important to me. I
am available to hear your concerns and just to discuss course topics.
Feel free to phone or email at anytime. If you phone, and I’m not available to take your call, please leave me
your contact information so that I may return your call.




ITCC 1401

–

C
isco Exploration 1: Networking Fundametals

Prerequisite:
BCIS 1405 or COSC 1436 or Department Approval

Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 3 lab)

Web
-
Enhanced Course

–

4 hours in class and 2 hours online








ITCC 1401
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Cisco Exploration 1: Networking Fundamentals




Course Description:


A course introducing the
architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the
internet.


It also describes the use of OSI and TCP layered models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and
services at the applications, network, data link, and physical layers.


Th
e course covers the principles and structure
of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations. Build simple LAN topologies by
applying basic principles of cabling; perform basic configurations of network devices, including
routers and switches;
and implementing IP addressing schemes.


Student Learning Outcome:



Identify and describe internet architecture, structure, functions, components, and models



Describe the use of OSI and TCP layered models




Identify and describe the nature and roles of protocols and services at the application, network, data link,
and physical layers



Describe principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and
operations




Build sim
ple LAN topologies by applying basic principles of cabling, device configuration, and IP subnetting.




Write a computer generated teamwork incorporated formal lab report. Team leader will present results
orally in class. Team leader will present work orally

in class




Prepare for each class by reading assigned material (Text, standard references, and instructor provided
supplementary materials)


TEXTBOOK
:

Book Title

Author

ISBN Number

Publisher

Network Fundamental
s


CCNA Exploration Companion Guide

Cisco
Networking Academy Program: On line
Modules


Mark A. Dye

Rick McDonald

Antoon W. Rufi

13: 9781587132087

10: 1587132087

Cisco Press

2008



Lab Requirements : yes














ITCC 1401
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Cisco Exploration 1: Networking Fundamentals



Detailed Course Evaluation:



C
OURSE
G
RADING
:

G
RADING
S
CALE
:

30
%

Final
Exam

–

Skills

A

90
–

100

20
%

Final Exam
–

Written

B

80
–

89

50
%

10 Exams @ 5
% each

C

70
–

79



D

60
–

69



F

0
–

59

100%

TOTAL



Exams (
100
%):

There will be
a total of 13 exams: 1 written Final exam, 1 skills
-
based (hands
-
on), and 11 assessments
–

1 for each
chapter to be covered in the course.


The exam
s are

composed to test knowledge and skills acquired through reading and lecture.
The exam will
not

be a
group effort.
There will be
NO

MAKE UP

for the Final Exam.

The Final Exam is an evaluation
of your individual
knowledge and skill acquired by attending and preparing each week for this class.


The Final Exam will be comprehensive, but you will
be
informed of those topics that the exam will feature, so that
you will be able to focus your study
in those areas.



Tardiness:

You are expected to be on time for all classes and you are responsible for all material

covered in class. However, I do understand that circumstances occur (traffic, job responsibilities,

transportation challenges, etc) may

interfere with your arriving at the scheduled start time. Please

come regardless of the arrival time. It is better to come for some time, than no time at all.



Make
-
up policy
:

If you are not present on the day of one of the end
-
of
-
chapter exams, you
will be allowed to take the
exam at a later date. However, you
must

take the makeup exam within 2 weeks of the originally scheduled date.








ITCC 1401
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Cisco Exploration 1: Networking Fundamentals



TENTATIVE SEMESTER SCHEDULE


Dates

Assignments

Chapter






Week1


Orientation


Learning about
Eagle Online


Navigating the Cisco Networking Academy Online Learning
Management System



Week 2


Living in a Network
-
Centric World
.


1


Week 3


Communicating over the Network


2



Week 4


Application Layer Functionality and Protocols



3


Week 5


Application
Layer Functionality and Protocols continued


3


Week 6


OSI Transport Layer


4


Week 7


OSI Network Layer


5


Week 8


Addressing the Network
–

IPV4


6


Week 9


Addressing the Network
–

IPV4

6


Week 10


Data Link Layer


7


Week 11


OSI Physical
Layer


8


Week 12


Ethernet


9


Week 13


Planning and Cabling Your Network


10


Week 14


Configuring and Testing Your Network


11




Week 15


Configuring and Testing Your Network continued


Final Exam review




11


Week 16


Final Exam




This
schedule is subject to change based on class progress and the instructor’s discretion.



ITCC 1401
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Cisco Exploration 1: Networking Fundamentals





Course Objectives:




Explain how communication occurs in data networks and the Internet



Describe the devices and services that support communication across an
Internetwork



Use network protocol models to explain the layers of communications that occur in data networks



Explain the importance of data networks and the Internet as a platform to support business communications
and everyday tasks



Describe the protocol
s and services provided by the application layer in the OSI model and describe how this
layer operates in simple networks



Analyze the operations and feature of the OSI models, transport layer and network layer protocols and
services and explain the fundame
ntal concepts of routing



Design, calculate, and apply an appropriate addressing scheme to fulfill given requirements



Describe the operation of protocols at the OSI data link layer and how they support communications



Explain the role of physical layer proto
cols and services in supporting communications across data networks



Build a simple Ethernet network using routers and switches



Use Cisco CLI commands to perform basic router and switch configuration and verification




In
addition, the course provides instru
ction and training in the proper care, maintenance, and use of
networking software, tools, and equipment. Course will present information to meet the learning
objectives for the Certified Cisco Network Associate (CCNA) certification test.

















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Cisco Exploration 1: Networking Fundamentals



Calendar 2012



ITCC 1401
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Cisco Exploration 1: Networking Fundamentals



Complete Syllabus:


The course syllabus consists of this instructor provided section and three other

items.
These other three items are prepared by the Computer Science Technology Department and are available on
the department web site at:
http://csci.hccs.edu

under “Course Listing” then “Catalog Course Descriptions
”
for the ITCC 1404 course.



Course Requirements and Expectations:



All students are required to have the prescribed textbooks and lab manuals for this course by the second day of class. I
(the Instructor) expect all students to do well in this class, an
d we all know that success is achieved through hard
work, dedication and commitment. My expectations are high for every student.




AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) COMPLIANCE

Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiat
ric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to
arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Support Services Office (DSSO) of the respective
College at the beginning of each semester. Faculty is authorized to provide only the accommodation(s) re
quested by
the DSSO.


If you have any questions, please contact Disability Counselor at your college

Central: John Reno 713.718.6179 & Andrea Hernandez 713.718.6331

Northeast: Kim Ingram 713.718.8420

Northwest: Mahnaz Kolaini 713.718.5422

Southeast: Jet
te Friis 713.718.7218

Southwest Dr. Becky Hauri 713.718.7910

District Office: Donna Price at 713/718
-
5165.



ACADEMIC HONESTY


Students are expected to complete all materials (exams & exercises) on their own. This does not prevent the student
from seeking

assistance from the instructor or other students. Copying/Modifying of assignments or cheating on
exams will result in dismissal from this course and the student may be expelled from HCCS. Please refer to the
current HCCS Student Handbook, Scholastic Dish
onesty and Violations for further information.




SEXUAL HARASSMENT


It is a violation of HCC policy for an employee, agent, or student of the college to engage in sexual harassment as defined i
n the
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guideline
s. Any student who has a complaint concerning this policy has
the opportunity to seek resolution of such a complaint in accordance with procedures set forth in the student handbook.
Report any complaints immediately to College Administration or call the
institution Equity & Compliance Office 713.718.8271









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Cisco Exploration 1: Networking Fundamentals




ATTENDANCE AND WITHDRAWAL POLICIES

The State of Texas imposes penalties on students who drop courses excessively. Students are limited to no more than SIX

total
course withdrawals throughout thei
r educational career at a Texas public college or university.




To help students avoid having to drop/withdraw from any class, HCC has instituted an Early Alert process by which your
professor will “alert” you and Distance Education (DE) counselors that y
ou might fail a class because of excessive absences
and/or poor academic performance.


Contact your DE professor regarding your academic performance or a DE counselor to
learn about helpful HCC resources (e.g. online tutoring, child care, financial aid, jo
b placement, etc.).


In order to withdraw from your DE class, you MUST first contact your DE professor, PRIOR to the withdrawal deadline to
receive a “W” on your transcript
.


After the withdrawal deadline has passed, you will receive the grade that you wou
ld have
earned.


Zeros averaged in for required coursework not submitted will lower your semester average significantly, most likely
resulting in a failing grade of an “F”. It is the responsibility of the student to withdraw from the class; however, your p
rofessor
reserves the right to withdraw you without your request due to excessive absences.


If you do not feel comfortable contacting
your professor to withdraw, you may contact a

DE counselor.


However, please do
not
contact

both a DE counselor and your
DE professor to request a withdrawal; either one is sufficient.



The final withdrawal deadline should be listed in your syllabus (or can be found on the distance education website under the
Academic Calendar link in the Current Student area).
Classes of
other duration (mini
-
term, flex
-
entry, 8
-
weeks, etc.) may have
different final withdrawal deadlines. Please review HCC’s online “Academic Calendar by Term” or contact HCC Registrar’s
Office at 713.718.8500 to determine mini
-
term class withdrawal deadlines
.




Course Requirements and Grading Policy


The Houston Community College grading system will be used to evaluate students’ performance in this course. Each instructor
will provide detailed information about grade calculation. For this course “
C
” or
better grade is acceptable.

Grade

Score

A
-
Excellent

90
-
100 %

B
-
Good

80
-
89 %

C
-
Fair

70
-
79 %

D
-
Minimal

60
-
69 %

F
-
Failure

0
-
59 %